Mason-Lake Conservation District (MLCD) Crew

About MLCD Crew

MLCD has a dedicated field crew available to assist landowners with managing invasive plants. The team handles small-scale projects, provides follow-up herbicide treatments, and helps remove aggressive shrubs such as autumn olive, russian olive, and honeysuckle. They also offer hemlock woolly adelgid treatments for a cost, continuing past grant-supported programs.

Residents can request a free project planning visit or a service quote. The crew works directly with landowners to protect forests, waterways, and wildlife habitat while providing hands-on conservation support.

Who to Contact

Autumn Olive, Russian Olive & Honeysuckle

231-757-3707 ext. 5

mason-lake@macd.org

Hemlock Wooly Adelgid

Julia Place - Project Manager

231-613-4511

julia.place@macd.org

For more information visit: mason-lakeconservation.org/hwa

Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA)

HWA is a small, invasive insect that feeds on the sap of eastern hemlock trees. It appears as white, cottony masses at the base of needles, most visible from fall through early summer. Over time, infested trees lose needles, suffer branch dieback, and may die within 4–10 years if left untreated.
Hemlocks are a foundation species that provide shade for streams, habitat for wildlife, and help prevent erosion. If HWA continues to spread, the loss of these trees could significantly alter forests and waterways, reducing biodiversity and disrupting entire ecosystems.

MLCD Crew: Who to Contact